2 days ago Gallagher Premiership PREM salary cap back in the news as Bath reveal outcome of extra audit
As the reigning Gallagher PREM champions, Bath were required to undergo a further independent, forensic salary cap audit.
Bath Rugby face off against Northampton Saints in Gallagher Premiership Round 18 on Sat 18th May 2024 at Recreation Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05. In South Africa it’s at 16:05 SAST on SuperSport, 02:05 NZST on Sky Sport in New Zealand, 00:05 AEST in Australia and 07:05 EST in the US.
Northampton Saints won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Northampton Saints in 1st and Bath Rugby in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Bath Rugby vs Northampton Saints will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Sign up for freeAs the reigning Gallagher PREM champions, Bath were required to undergo a further independent, forensic salary cap audit.
Bath have confirmed the appointment of Bryn Cunningham as the club’s new head of recruitment after a raid on Ulster.
England U20 loosehead prop Oliver Scola has signed a new deal at Northampton Saints.
Versatile back Ciaran Donoghue has signed a new two-year deal with Bath.
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Charlie Savala has kicked a conversion.
A wonderful passing move by Northampton Saints is finished off by Tom Seabrook
Great hands by Bath Rugby leads to a try for Will Muir
The Bath Rugby supporters go wild as Ben Spencer successfully kicks the conversion.
Bath Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Alfie Barbeary touching down.
The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Russell kicks the conversion.
A perfectly timed interception by Ben Spencer allows them to score the try.
Finn Russell adds the two points for Bath Rugby.
The Bath Rugby maul march their way over the white wash for Tom Dunn to touch down.
Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for James Ramm.
Matt Gallagher (Bath Rugby) is shown a yellow card
The touch judges raise their flags as Finn Russell kicks the penalty goal.
Finn Russell converts the try.
A series of passes by Bath Rugby results in a try for Will Muir
Finn Russell has kicked a conversion.
Bath Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Josh Bayliss touching down.